As the saying goes: Don't judge a hero by his success or failure. His strong will and brave spirit are no less than the hero's actions. He will become an invincible giant who has experienced hardships and is worthy of everyone's advocacy. The following are examples of hardships and successes that I have compiled for you. Welcome to read!
Examples of hardships and successes 1:
During the Tang Dynasty, there was a famous monk who lived in a temple. He became a monk since childhood. Every morning, he had to carry water, chop firewood, and clean the temple. After doing morning service, you have to go to the town behind the temple to buy the necessities for the temple. Working diligently and hard every day, ten years passed in a blink of an eye.
One day, the little monk had some free time, so he chatted with other little monks. He found that everyone else was living a leisurely life, and he was the only one who was busy all day long. Although other young monks are occasionally assigned to go down the mountain for shopping, they go to the towns in front of the mountain. The road is flat and the distance is short, and most of the things they buy are relatively light things. For ten years, the abbot had been asking him to go to the town behind the temple. He had to climb two mountains and the road was rugged and difficult. Naturally, he had a lot of heavy items on his shoulders when he came back. So, the little monk went to the abbot with a lot of confusion and asked: "Why are others more comfortable than me? No one forces them to work and read scriptures, but I have to work non-stop?" The abbot just whispered. He shouted the Buddha's name and remained silent.
At noon the next day, when the young monk came from the back mountain carrying a bag of rice, he found the abbot standing at the back door of the temple waiting for him. The abbot took him to the front door of the temple and sat there with his eyes closed and silent. The young monk didn't know why, so he stood aside. The sun was turning west, and several young monks appeared on the mountain road ahead. When they saw the abbot, they were stunned. The abbot opened his eyes and asked the young monks: "I asked you to buy salt early in the morning. The road is so close and flat, why do you come back so late?"
The young monks looked at each other. , said: "Master, let's talk, laugh, and look at the scenery. That's it. It's been like this every day for ten years!"
The abbot asked the young monk standing beside him: "The town behind the temple is so far away, with steep mountains and rugged roads, and you are carrying such a heavy load. Why did you come back earlier?" The young monk said, "Every day on the road, I want to go early and come back early. And because the things on my shoulders are heavy, I walk more carefully, so I walk more steadily and faster. After ten years, I have developed a habit. I only have goals in my mind and no path!"
The abbot laughed when he heard this and said: "The road is smooth, and the mind is no longer on the goal. Only walking on the bumpy road can temper one's mind!"
A few months later, the temple Suddenly, the monks were strictly assessed, covering everything from physical strength to perseverance, from scriptures to understanding. Due to ten years of training, the young monk stood out among the monks and was selected to complete a special mission. This little monk at that time became the famous Master Xuanzang. On the way to the west, despite the obstacles and obstacles, his heart always shone with the perseverance to seek the Dharma.
It can be seen that the difficulties and bumps on the road are not the biggest obstacle to success, but the most critical thing is to maintain a correct mentality when facing hardships. Only when we fully realize that hardship is a boost to success, will we give full play to our potential, continuously overcome obstacles one after another, and achieve final success.
Example 2 of hardships and successes:
Unfortunately, he is a patient with congenital "brittle bone disease", commonly known as a glass doll. Even a sneeze will shatter his ribs. When he was born, every bone was "crushed" by the pressure of birth, and his limbs drooped limply, like a rag doll that had been torn apart. The nurses simply gave him the nickname "Tutankhamun" - the name of an Egyptian pharaoh's mummy.
At the age of three or four, he could only sit up and stand. However, his bone density is very low and cannot support the pressure caused by standing upright. In addition, his leg bones are severely and permanently twisted. He will never be able to walk in this life. What's even more unfortunate is that he reached his growth limit when he reached about 1 meter in height.
When he reached school age, he could not be separated from his wheelchair for a moment. Only at night could he lie on the floor of his bedroom to relax his exhausted body. As he got older, he broke bones more frequently. This forced him to frequently drop out of school and recuperate at home. For him, the physical pain was not so uncomfortable. The most unbearable thing was the mental loneliness. He had tasted loneliness in his childhood.
On Halloween in the fourth grade of elementary school, all the children put on hideous masks and went out to play tricks and have fun. He lay on the floor and rolled slowly happily. Just when he forgot about it, his left leg suddenly got stuck between the door frame and the corner of the wall. Then, he heard a crisp "click" sound, followed by heartbreaking pain, which made him miserable. Due to his special condition, once an accidental fracture occurs, he must strictly ensure that his body is fixed at the location of the accident, and then remain motionless in the same position as when he was injured for six weeks to allow the bones to slowly heal themselves. During this period, they had to eat, drink, defecate and sleep on the spot. He was almost driven crazy: "Why? What did I do wrong?"
"Son, would you rather regard this kind of suffering as a gift or a burden in life?" His mother looked at him, her voice not loud. , but firm and powerful.
This sentence gave him great shock and encouragement, and suddenly opened a window in his dark life. The inspiration of wisdom filled his heart like bright sunshine, making him no longer angry. , no more complaints.
Later, his mother told him: "You have to remember that pain is inevitable for everyone. It will come to everyone sooner or later, but our attitude towards pain can be chosen. ” From then on, he learned to never give up, and the despair and helplessness that often haunted him had long since disappeared.
When he was in high school, the school’s radio station and television station became important places for him to express his imagination. During his four years in high school, he produced various radio programs, including talk shows, dating shows, and current affairs commentary. He also produced a school television series that attracted many fans when it aired on the town's cable TV station. Later, the series was selected to participate in the Columbia University Video Competition and won the Silver Award for Drama. During high school he also served as vice president of the student body. As a member of the All-American Boys Association, he had the honor to accompany the team to a meeting with President Clinton at the White House. Finally, President Clinton invited his family to the presidential box at the United Center to attend the Democratic National Convention that night. Relying on the belief of never giving up, he successfully graduated from the University of Chicago. At the graduation ceremony, the moment his name rang out, the crowded auditorium suddenly burst into endless cheers. Sitting in a wheelchair on the rostrum, he held his diploma high and was extremely excited.
His life experience is admirable. From high school to college, many companies, schools and churches invited him to give speeches, but at that time he did not consider doing this as a formal job. One day, his father said to him: "Son, if you want to change the world, you can try to be a professional speaker. Many people like to listen to your stories and they all admire you. You can also be like Anthony Robin He can become someone who can influence the whole world." These words suddenly lit up his belief. Indeed, wouldn't being a professional speaker also allow him to achieve his goal of changing others? So, he began to speak everywhere and practice his expressive skills.
In order to deal with the various difficult questions raised by people in the speech, he returned to school, studied psychotherapy and neurolinguistic programming, and obtained professional certificates; later he applied for a doctorate in clinical hypnosis at the university. At the same time, he also opened a private psychotherapy clinic, learning and practicing at the same time. Later, he became a psychotherapist and an internationally renowned speaker. He has visited 47 states in the United States and also traveled around the world to inspire thousands of audiences with his own struggle experience. Motivational guru Anthony Robbins and former US President Bill Clinton were all moved by his passion for life.
He is America's Sean Stephenson. His book "A Life That Refuses to Failure" is a bestseller around the world.
Yes, we will always encounter setbacks, diseases and pain in our life, but as long as we have a steel-like will, perseverance, and regard suffering as a gift, we can get out of the predicament and create a colorful and colorful life. Show your truest self.
Example 3 of Tribulation and Success:
More than 100 years ago, there was a young carpenter in Belgium named Adolf Sachs. It's a miracle he survived. When he was a child, he swallowed sewing needles, accidentally swallowed sulfuric acid, was hit over the head by a brick, unfortunately fell from a building, and even fell on a lighted fire, but none of these could stop him from growing up at the age of 21. Invent a strange musical instrument. This instrument has a whistle similar to that of a clarinet, as well as a parabolic cone body, and the metal cylinder actually has keys like an organ.
At first, Adolphe wanted to introduce this new instrument to the Paris music scene, where the world's music authorities are concentrated. However, Adolphe took great pains, and no French musical instrument dealer put this unknown guy from Belgium in the market. In eyes. Celebrities in the French music industry prefer to use instruments they are familiar with. Nine years later, Adolf's wish has never come true. He is still an unknown carpenter.
The opportunity finally came. A composer got Adolf a chance to perform at a Paris concert and wrote a piece of music specially for him. On the way to the performance, another accident happened. Adolf's instrument fell from the carriage and broke in half. We can imagine how upset Adolf felt at that time. However, Adolf did not go home. Instead, he carried the broken instrument onto the stage. When playing, his hands could not leave the instrument for a moment, otherwise the brass pipe would fall off. Because of this, Adolf was unable to read the music and could only play from memory. Several times, he forgot the score due to nervousness, so he simply continued to play a long note until he remembered the score before continuing. The French audience had never heard such soft, beautiful and soul-stirring music, and they immediately fell in love with this instrument. After the performance, Adolf took five curtain calls in a row, and the audience still applauded endlessly.
This instrument that can produce special effects suddenly became the darling of the Paris music circle. A band used this instrument to participate in a music competition and easily won the championship. The French government also lists this instrument as an essential instrument for the military band. What is this instrument? It is the well-known saxophone, named after its inventor. The saxophone has endless charisma and a power that rivals any musical instrument. Former US President Bill Clinton served as the principal saxophonist of the Arkansas Wind Band. A few years ago, he was called the "ageless saxophonist" by the media.
If Adolf's success is compared to a piece of fruit, then the previous hardships and changes are the little tidbits, small green leaves, and twigs that set off the fruit. Perhaps it is precisely because of these hardships and changes that success appears so dazzling.